VigLink's "The Automotive Products Your Readers are Buying" list

[NSX Prime]

Since I signed up for VigLink I get some emails about what users on various VigLink-affiliated sites are buying. I got this a while ago and just got around to looking at it.

I found it interesting for a few reasons...

1. Because you can see what people are actually buying, not just what is being advertised.

2. Some of the stuff, like GPS units and car stereo gear, is pretty predictable. But it surprised me that so many people really buy engine lifts they made the top 10 list! They must have some serious DIY automotive websites signed up.

3. You really can buy anything on Amazon... I never would have thought to look for tires there. Has anyone bought tires from Amazon? IT seems like tirerack.com and tires.com would be hard to compete with for online tire sales since both of those companies have a lot of specialized knowledge, fitment info, testing results, etc.

Copy-and-paste from the email below:

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Here is VigLink's list of the Top Products for Automotive Enthusiasts being purchased right now in our network.

2011 Top 10 Hottest Gifts List:

Hottest Automotive Products for 2011 Holiday Season!
TOP 10 HOTTEST AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS

1. High Performance Wiper Blades
The rainy season is upon us! Give somebody you care about the extra safety a fresh pair of high-performance wiper blades can deliver.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...eywords=high+performance+wiper+blades&x=0&y=0

2. Tools & Tool Kits
Re-charge his tool kit this holiday season -- or buy him a brand new one!
http://www.amazon.com/Tool-Sets-Hand-Tools-Hardware/b?ie=UTF8&node=553402

3. Portable GPS Units
Keep the stress levels low this Holiday travel season with a new GPS unit. No asking for directions this year!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/b/ref=pe_182510_21964190_pe_b3/?node=172526

4. Tires
For the auto enthusiast on your list, or even for yourself, a fresh set of all-weather or snow tires delivers performance and safety.
http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=15706571

5. Iridium Spark Plugs
Iridium Spark Plugs are a great, inexpensive way to increase your engines performance.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=a9_sc_1...ds=iridium+spark+plugs&ie=UTF8&qid=1322680348

6. Subwoofers
Pump up the volume in your loved ones' car audio systems this season with a subwoofer.
http://www.amazon.com/Subwoofers-Car-Speakers-Audio-Video/b?ie=UTF8&node=3009141

7. Car Lifts & Hoists
Great gifts for the home mechanic. Make car repairs, oil changes and maintenance easy with a new lift or hoist.
http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=15708011

8. Alpine Car Stereo
For the audiophile / auto enthusiast in your life, surprise them with a new Alpine Car Stereo!
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=alpine+car+stereo&x=0&y=0

9. Air Compressors
Get one of these highly portable, easy-to-use compressors, perfect for powering tools and other projects.
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&rh=n:552660&page=1

10. Radar Detectors and Laser Detectors
Give the gift of speeding ticket avoidance with the latest radar and laser detectors.
http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172529

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Anyway, if other people find this kind of stuff at least mildly interesting I can post more. If not, no big deal, just let me know either way.

 

[docjohn]

Lud on one of my random responses to a thread i used the word tires, and when I submitted the reply the word tires was blue and had became a link to amazon tires for sale...was this that

 

[NSX Prime]

Lud on one of my random responses to a thread i used the word tires, and when I submitted the reply the word tires was blue and had became a link to amazon tires for sale...was this that

That was Link Insertion, which I tried for a week but turned off earlier today because I found it annoying.

See http://nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1505615#post1505615 for more info.

The rest of VigLink seems to work pretty well and is not intrusive at all so I'm liking it.